Job and Volunteer Opportunities

Cycling Ambassadors Needed for Summer 2010

Mid-May to Mid-August
30 hours per week, $10.25 per hour

CYCLE Kingston is a local charity whose mandate is to provide cycling education and cycling skills training to encourage safe, healthy, community-friendly transportation choices in the City of Kingston
 
We are hiring Cycling Ambassadors to work together to promote cycling by organizing program activities and by participating in community events.

• 30-hour work week, no overtime pay  
• flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends  
• Mid-May to mid-August 2010 (possible extension, dependent on funding)
•  $10.25 an hour  

The role of a Cycling Ambassador  

Encourage safe cycling in Kingston by:

• Modeling responsible bicycle use
• Providing cycling safety information to the community
• Teaching cycling skills to youth through a variety of educational programs both in and out of school settings

What we require of a Cycling Ambassador

• must successfully complete safe cycling training course during the first two weeks of work  
• must be physically fit and able to perform duties outside, all day, in any weather  
• must be ready and able to work a flexible schedule with some weekend and evening work  
• must pass a police criminal record check (CPIC)  

Skills a Cycling Ambassador must have

• ability to speak in an effective, engaging, and dynamic way to groups and individuals, including children and teenagers, in both informal and formal situations
• respect for people regardless of their background, income level, ethnicity, culture, age, disability, or sexual orientation
• strong ability to be self-motivated
• independent problem-solving skills  
• ability to work cooperatively  
• experienced cyclist willing to ride in any weather

Qualities that will be a positive addition to your application

• completion of certified safe cycling training  
  bike maintenance and repair experience  
  ability to work with computers – record keeping and report writing  
  experience communicating with the media  
  fluency in French 

Application Deadline: April 12, 2010

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter briefly describing your cycling and public relations experience. Submit your cover letter and a resume by April 12, 2010 to:

Mail:
Cycle Kingston
P.O. Box 1002, Stn Main
 Kingston, ON, K7L 4X8
 
By email:
info@cyclekingston.ca
 
Questions? Call Hal Cain at 613-548-3514 or send an email to info@cyclekingston.ca
 
 Cycle Kingston, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and organization. Persons applying for this position will not be not discriminated against based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. All qualified individuals are invited to submit an application

Download the PDF or check out the listing at KEYS

Volunteer Opportunities with CYCLE Kingston!

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with 1) special events and 2) teaching cycling skills. We will offer free Traffic Cycling Skills training to all volunteers who wish to become instructors. Trained volunteer instructors will teach one-on-one skills to new cyclists and instruct classes to small groups. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact info@cyclekingston.ca or (613)453-0440.